I swear I woke up one morning to find I no longer had a baby, I had a toddler, but I still had so much baby stuff! Baby Products: loads of them probably fell upon you when you brought home a newborn. But, now that you have a toddler, your day looks very… different. So, […]

In the past I’ve struggled with coming up with ideas other than candy and fruit to stuff stockings. So this year I decided to branch out and make a list of other options. And since I went to all that effort, I figured I’d share with y’all my favorite 60 stocking stuffer ideas. If you […]

You’re in line at the drive-thru, fumbling with your wallet to find your debit card as you creep up to the window. When you throw your card (and whatever tissues and gum wrappers are stuck to it) at the cashier, he says, “The car ahead of you already paid.” Known as a Random Act of […]

Prior to becoming a mom, Target was just a store. It was a place to get random things I needed here and there. When I became a mom, Target became a place of solace full of wonderful things and surprises. I have literally come to love Target so much that I visit more than I […]

The Thanksgiving holiday break is upon us. A day for family, food, underhanded political comments, and Aunt Esther having one-too-many pre-dinner cocktails. Ah yes. The holidays are here. But for some, it’s only a predecessor for that most hallowed of meaningless weekdays: Black Friday. I heard on NPR that a fellow was already camped out in […]

When pregnancy rolls around, most of us expect there to be several added expenses to the budget for the next nine months. Your wardrobe should not be one of the expenses to worry about. I’m in my second pregnancy and a very thrifty shopper in general. I’ve found several ways to make the most of […]

Every year the President signs a proclamation declaring November be the month of the military family. During the month of November, the Department of Defense and the nation honor military families around the country to show their gratitude for the sacrifice and commitment military families make. Columbia is home to the U.S. Army’s largest training […]

It’s no secret the Columbia is famously hot – we earned our tagline fair and square! As we enter fall with temperatures finally dipping below 90 degrees and the humidity lessening slightly, this is the best time of year to get your family outside. The Midlands is home to a surprising number of family friendly […]

I have a confession to make. I just got my first ever smartphone less than a year ago. Amazing right? A huge reason as to why my husband and I opted to go without was to enjoy not being constantly connected. However, after his bulky phone went through the wash, we decided to go for […]

Sometimes you need some time with your friends where you can relax and have fun. A moms night in is just as much fun as a moms night out … and it’s easier on the wallet! Here are five, fun ideas. Bunco Night Get your friends together for Bunco night. Have everyone bring a dish […]

Columbia SC Moms Blog is honored to partner with Carowinds to bring our readers the following post. It’s no secret we love Carowinds and all the fun and excitement they offer children and parents alike … and now it just got better! Opening for the spring 2018 season, Carowinds will debut a newly expanded kids’ area. Formerly known […]

You know all the baby and child-friendly places in the Midlands, but your child is too old for that stuff now. You need a new place, a new activity, a new family strategy. We’ve got a dozen ideas for you. So get ready to have fun with your almost teenager (eek!) and experience a whole new hometown. Drink […]

It’s hard for a mom to save money. Money can disappear with kids in the house as fast as snowflakes disappear in the South. Trust me, I get it. As a matter of fact, TIME magazine recently claimed that raising a child now in the US now costs more than $200,000. By the way, that does […]

We are big snackers in my family. While I would love to always have the time to make healthy snacks, it is usually easier for me to pull something out of the pantry or fridge that is ready to go. Since buying ready-made snacks can really add to our shopping budget, I’ve found the best […]